Top 10 Cat-Friendly Foods: What's Safe for Your Feline?

1. Raw & Homemade Diets

When you have the energy and dedication to learn thoroughly, raw or homemade diets are the gold standard for feeding your feline friend. Remember, without proper knowledge, going raw or homemade can be as harmful as feeding toxic food. It's crucial to follow scientific ratios and supplement with calcium, potassium iodide, organs like liver and heart. Treats should be limited to no more than 10% of their total meal. A wellplanned raw or homemade diet can cost as little as 300 yuan per month for a cat, making it accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy. Please avoid premade raw food kits! Hygiene, safety, and the origin of the meat are all critical concerns.

2. Main Course Canned Foods

Brands like巅峰, K9, MACS, Mjamjam, Rawz, Weilrott, and Kezi Jingzhi offer excellent main course canned foods that are both palatable and encourage cats to drink more water. The only drawback is that they can be quite expensive.

3. Imported Natural Cat Foods

Popular choices include Orijen, Famine, Eukanuba, Go!, NOW, Fumy, Blue Buffalo, Rawz, Orijen, NG, Dechuan, and Malley. There's a wide variety to choose from! Don't limit yourself to just one or two brands.

Avoid freezedried dualmix foods, as they can lead to trichobacteriosis if consumed longterm. When switching to a new cat food, use a sevenday transition method, gradually increasing the proportion of the new food to help your cat adjust. Outside of the transition period, do not mix different types of food. Longterm mixing can lead to trichobacteriosis. Also, avoid mixing cat food with freezedried treats, cat snacks, cans, or fresh meals. Allow at least 46 hours between servings to reduce the risk of trichobacteriosis.

Strive for a protein content of over 40%, with 35% being the minimum. Try to avoid formulas that contain a high amount of beans, as this can lead to smelly stools.

4. Domestic Cat Foods

If you can afford imported natural cat foods, there's no need to look further. If budget is a concern, Royal Canin is a recommended option. The daily feed, F32, is priced at 15 yuan per pound, and I27 at 18 yuan per pound, with lower prices during promotions.

5. Absolutely Avoid

Vegetarian cat food (cats are obligate carnivores, and a vegetarian diet can lead to them breaking down their own muscles, ultimately leading to death. Love them, don't harm them), certain notorious toxic foods (which can lead to organ failure or death), and cat foods that suppress estrus.

6. Treat Cans/Cat Snacks/Fresh Meals

These are all treats, akin to snacks like chips, spicy sticks, or soda for humans. They can be enjoyed, but it's advisable to limit them to no more than 10% of their total intake. It's not recommended for kittens under six months of age. Overfeeding can lead to malnutrition and selective eating.